According to information published by the U.S. Navy on October 15, 2020, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday conducted a phone call on October 15, 2020, with the Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier. The two leaders discussed issues affecting maritime security and areas to expand cooperation at sea, to include enhancing the two navies’ ability to conduct future high-end operations together.